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FULL specifications on the Countach 25th Anniversary

Date posted : October 19. 2010 at 21:26:04

General

TypeCountach 25th Anniversary
Years builtSeptember 1988 - January 1990
Production657 units
Chassisnr.... - 12.085
PresentationSalsomaggiore 8th September 1988, Lamborghini day 1
Type of carTwo door coupe, two seater berlinetta, horizontally hinged doors
Designed byMarcello Gandini for Bertone
Built byAutomobili Lamborghini SpA
 

Dimensions

Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.25 in
Overall length4140 mm / 162.7 in
Overall width2000 mm / 78.6 in
Overall height1070 mm / 42.05 in
Front track1536 mm / 60.36 in
Rear track1606 mm / 63.12 in
Ground clear.125 mm / 4.91 in
Front overhang940 mm / 36.94 in
Rear overhang760 mm / 29.87 in
Weight1490 kg / 3285 lbs
Distribution41/59% front / rear
 

Chassis

StructureRound-section steel tubular spaceframe by Marchesi, fiberglass floor panels
BodyAluminium panels with molded fiberglass wheelarch extenders and front spoiler, Kevlar was used for front and rear hoods
SuspensionAll-wheel independent, fully adjustable Front : Unequal length double wishbones, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar Rear : Upper lateral link and radius arm, lower reversed wishbone and radius arm, dual coil spring/telescopic damper units on each side, anti-roll bar
BrakesDual independent hydraulic brakes with booster, brake regulator on rear axle, ventilated discs, four piston calipers
Front300 mm / 11.79 in
Rear284 mm / 11.16 in
Steering typeUnassisted mechanical rack and pinion, 3.15 turns lock to lock
Turning circle13 m / 43 ft
Front tyre size225/50 VR 15
Rear tyre size345/35 VR 15
TypePirelli P ZERO with asymmetric unidirectional tread
Front rim size8.5x15 inch
Rear rim size12x15 inch
TypeMulti-piece, central spider of aluminium alloy drawn metal chanels (OZ-Wheels)
Rear spoilerOptionally available
 

Engine

TypeV-12 60 degree, light-alloy block with pressed-in liners mid mounted (longitudal), rear wheel drive
DistributionDual overhead camshafts, chain drive, four valves/cylinder
Main Bearings7
Cyl.Capacity5167 cc / 315 ci
Bore & stroke85.5x75 mm
Compr. Ratio9.5:1
Max.power455 Bhp at 7000 rpm
Max.torque501 Nm at 5200 rpm
Cooling systemTwo side-mounted, horizontal flow water radiators and two electric fans
IgnitionElectronic with rev limiter, Marelli AEC 104 BK-780, Marelli coil and distributor
PlugsChampion A596
Electr.system12 V
Alternator85 Amp
Fuel systemBendix electric fuel pump, 6 double-barrel Weber 44 DCNF, down-draft carburetors, Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection for US cars
Fuel typen.a.
Fuel cons.22.4 Lit/100 Km
LubricationWet sump
 

Drivetrain

TypeZF five-speed + reverse manual all-synchromesh driving to a limited-slip differential
ClutchDry-single plate, hydraulically operated, self-adjusting
Disc diameter250 mm / 9.83 in
1st gear ratio2.232:1  
2nd gear ratio1.625:1  
3rd gear ratio1.085:1  
4th gear ratio0.858:1  
5th gear ratio0.707:1  
Rev. gear ratio1.960:1  
Final drive ratio4.091:1
 

Performance

Top speed295 Km/h / 183 Mph
0 - 100 Km/h5.00 sec.
0 - 300 Km/h62.00 sec.
Standing Km23.50 sec.
 

Capacities

Fuel120 Liter / 32 Gallon
Engine oil17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Cooling system17 Liter / 4 Gallon
Luggage240 Liter / 63 Gallon
 

Pricing

US MSRPUSD 145,000
Current value$ 55,500 - $ 109,500
 A different styling compared to the Quattrovalvole version, this celebration edition demands higher prices too.